Join the Talk It Up! book club at Kingwood Branch Library in July for Mark Twain's classic The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn as we prepare for our August selection: James by Percival Everett. This powerful contemporary novel reimagines the journey of Huckleberry Finn from Jim's perspective, offering a thought-provoking counterpart to the original tale.
Refresh your memory of Huck and Jim's adventures down the Mississippi before experiencing the story through new eyes.
Content warning for offensive language.
"The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn’ by Mark Twain tells the story of Huckleberry Finn (Huck), a teenaged misfit who flees civilization and the influences of society by faking his death and escaping with Jim, a runaway slave. Their journey down the Mississippi River on a raft is filled with adventure, danger, and encounters with a colorful cast of characters. The novel explores themes of freedom, identity, and the complexities of morality in a society grappling with slavery and racism."
A limited number of copies of the book selection are made available each month for check-out at the downstairs circulation desk at the branch.